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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.37, 730.25 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.37, 730.25 and 319.43 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.37 : 730.25 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.37/730.25 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.37x = 730.25 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.37x = 233,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,258.51/529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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