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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 728.56 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 728.56 and 318.22 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 728.56 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/728.56 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 728.56 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 231,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,842.36/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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