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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 729.71 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 729.71 and 318.86 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 729.71 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/729.71 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 729.71 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 232,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,673.74/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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