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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.43 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.43 and 318.04 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.43 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.43 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.43 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 231,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,669.88/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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