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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 729.54 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 729.54 and 318.86 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 729.54 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/729.54 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 729.54 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 232,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,621.12/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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