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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 730.29 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 730.29 and 319.27 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 730.29 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/730.29 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 730.29 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 233,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,157.48/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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