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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 729.54 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 729.54 and 318.92 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 729.54 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/729.54 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 729.54 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 232,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,664.90/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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