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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 729.95 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 729.95 and 319.14 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 729.95 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/729.95 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 729.95 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 232,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,956.24/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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