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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 730.10 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 730.10 and 322.12 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 730.10 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/730.10 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 730.10 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 235,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,179.81/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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