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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 730.28 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 730.28 and 319.38 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 730.28 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/730.28 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 730.28 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 233,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,236.83/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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