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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 729.02 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 729.02 and 318.36 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 729.02 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/729.02 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 729.02 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 232,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,089.22/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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