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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 725.28 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 725.28 and 318.72 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 725.28 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/725.28 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 725.28 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 231,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161.24/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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