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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 730.31 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 730.31 and 319.36 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 730.31 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/730.31 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 730.31 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 233,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,234.54/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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