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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.86 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.86 and 322.44 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.86 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.86 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.86 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 235,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,658.50/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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