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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 725.85 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 725.85 and 316.16 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 725.85 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/725.85 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 725.85 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 229,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,481.11/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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