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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.65, 729.60 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.65, 729.60 and 318.94 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.65 : 729.60 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.65/729.60 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.65x = 729.60 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.65x = 232,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,696.80/528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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