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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 730.17 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 730.17 and 319.37 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 730.17 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/730.17 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 730.17 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 233,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,190.74/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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