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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.75, 725.72 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.75, 725.72 and 318.75 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.75 : 725.72 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.75/725.72 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.75x = 725.72 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.75x = 231,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,323.25/525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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