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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 724.98 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 724.98 and 315.61 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 724.98 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/724.98 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 724.98 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 228,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,810.94/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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