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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 729.50 and 318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 729.50 and 318.83 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 729.50 = 318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/729.50 = 318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 729.50 × 318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 232,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,581.24/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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