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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 729.97 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 729.97 and 319.14 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 729.97 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/729.97 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 729.97 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 232,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,961.83/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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