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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 728.97 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 728.97 and 318.50 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 728.97 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/728.97 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 728.97 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 232,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,176.95/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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