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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.73 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.73 and 319.02 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.73 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.73 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.73 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 232,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,794.02/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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