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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.51 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.51 and 318.84 is: 439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.51 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.51 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.51 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 232,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,596.97/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.92

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