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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 729.89 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 729.89 and 319.09 is: 440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 729.89 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/729.89 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 729.89 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 232,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,899.00/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.29

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