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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.28 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.28 and 318 is: 438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.28 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.28 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.28 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 231,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,593.04/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.67

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