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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 730.18 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 730.18 and 319.47 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 730.18 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/730.18 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 730.18 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 233,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273.74/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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