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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.56, 725.16 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.56, 725.16 and 318.56 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.56 : 725.16 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.56/725.16 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.56x = 725.16 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.56x = 231,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,006.97/525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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