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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 725.56 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 725.56 and 315.92 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 725.56 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/725.56 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 725.56 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 229,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,218.92/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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