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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 730.78 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 730.78 and 319.66 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 730.78 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/730.78 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 730.78 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 233,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,601.13/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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