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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 730.26 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 730.26 and 319.51 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 730.26 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/730.26 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 730.26 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 233,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,326.29/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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