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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 730.55 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 730.55 and 319.55 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 730.55 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/730.55 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 730.55 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 233,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,444.40/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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