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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 729.57 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 729.57 and 319.01 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 729.57 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/729.57 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 729.57 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 232,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,740.13/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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