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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 725.49 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 725.49 and 316.10 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 725.49 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/725.49 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 725.49 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 229,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,329.20/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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