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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 728.19 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 728.19 and 318.02 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 728.19 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/728.19 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 728.19 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 231,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,575.34/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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