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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.11, 728.84 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.11, 728.84 and 318.39 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.11 : 728.84 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.11/728.84 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.11x = 728.84 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.11x = 232,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,055.37/528.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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