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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.24 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.24 and 319.55 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.24 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.24 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.24 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 233,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,350.80/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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