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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.07, 728.56 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.07, 728.56 and 318.17 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.07 : 728.56 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.07/728.56 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.07x = 728.56 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.07x = 231,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806.79/528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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