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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 729.84 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 729.84 and 319.18 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 729.84 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/729.84 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 729.84 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 232,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,950.33/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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