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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.61 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.61 and 319.62 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.61 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.61 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.61 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 233,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,515.97/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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