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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 730.61 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 730.61 and 322.37 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 730.61 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/730.61 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 730.61 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 235,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,525.13/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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