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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 729.27 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 729.27 and 318.67 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 729.27 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/729.27 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 729.27 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 232,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,392.82/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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