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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.46 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.46 and 319.44 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.46 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.46 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.46 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 233,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,338.14/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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