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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.09 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.09 and 318.60 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.09 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.09 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.09 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 232,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,288.07/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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