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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 725.73 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 725.73 and 315.97 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 725.73 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/725.73 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 725.73 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 229,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,307.69/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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