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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 730.81 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 730.81 and 319.82 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 730.81 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/730.81 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 730.81 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 233,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,722.60/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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