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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 730.24 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 730.24 and 322 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 730.24 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/730.24 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 730.24 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 235,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,137.28/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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