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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 729.25 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 729.25 and 318.53 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 729.25 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/729.25 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 729.25 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 232,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,290.82/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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