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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 730.35 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 730.35 and 319.44 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 730.35 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/730.35 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 730.35 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 233,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,301.63/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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