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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 730.95 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 730.95 and 319.98 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 730.95 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/730.95 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 730.95 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 233,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,889.38/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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