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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 730.65 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 730.65 and 319.64 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 730.65 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/730.65 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 730.65 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 233,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,539.71/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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