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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.01, 728.94 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.01, 728.94 and 318.23 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.01 : 728.94 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.01/728.94 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.01x = 728.94 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.01x = 231,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,968.33/528.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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