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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 730.18 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 730.18 and 319.29 is: 440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 730.18 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/730.18 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 730.18 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 233,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,136.83/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.62

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