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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 729.71 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 729.71 and 318.97 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 729.71 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/729.71 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 729.71 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 232,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,750.36/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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