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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 725.36 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 725.36 and 313.02 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 725.36 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/725.36 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 725.36 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 227,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052.19/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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