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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.46 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.46 and 318.12 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.46 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.46 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.46 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 231,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,737.70/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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