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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 728.61 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 728.61 and 318.16 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 728.61 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/728.61 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 728.61 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 231,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,814.56/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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