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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 731.19 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 731.19 and 320.05 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 731.19 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/731.19 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 731.19 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 234,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,017.36/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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