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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 728.77 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 728.77 and 318.28 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 728.77 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/728.77 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 728.77 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 231,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,952.92/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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