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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 730.89 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 730.89 and 322.63 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 730.89 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/730.89 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 730.89 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 235,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,801.77/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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