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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 730.86 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 730.86 and 317.10 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 730.86 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/730.86 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 730.86 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 231,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,755.71/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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