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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 731.09 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 731.09 and 319.86 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 731.09 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/731.09 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 731.09 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 233,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,844.85/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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