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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.26 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.26 and 319.40 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.26 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.26 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.26 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 233,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,245.04/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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