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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 728.82 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 728.82 and 318.37 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 728.82 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/728.82 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 728.82 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 232,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,034.86/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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