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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 728.52 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 728.52 and 318.15 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 728.52 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/728.52 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 728.52 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 231,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,778.64/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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