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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.31, 730.35 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.31, 730.35 and 319.35 is: 440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.31 : 730.35 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.31/730.35 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.31x = 730.35 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.31x = 233,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,237.27/529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.65

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