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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 728.85 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 728.85 and 318.36 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 728.85 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/728.85 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 728.85 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 232,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,036.69/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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