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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 731 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 731 and 319.92 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 731 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/731 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 731 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 233,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,861.52/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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