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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.46, 730.68 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.46, 730.68 and 319.67 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.46 : 730.68 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.46/730.68 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.46x = 730.68 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.46x = 233,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,576.48/529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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