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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 730.96 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 730.96 and 319.78 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 730.96 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/730.96 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 730.96 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 233,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,746.39/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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