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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 730.77 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 730.77 and 322.50 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 730.77 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/730.77 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 730.77 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 235,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,673.33/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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