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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.48 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.48 and 318.13 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.48 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.48 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.48 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 231,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,750.32/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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