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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 318.72 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.42 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.42 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.42 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 232,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,480.74/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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