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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 725.07 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 725.07 and 315.69 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 725.07 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/725.07 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 725.07 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 228,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,897.35/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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