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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 730.99 and 319.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 730.99 and 319.85 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 730.99 = 319.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/730.99 = 319.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 730.99 × 319.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 233,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,805.55/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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