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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.07, 728.93 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.07, 728.93 and 318.26 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.07 : 728.93 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.07/728.93 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.07x = 728.93 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.07x = 231,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,989.26/528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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