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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 730.62 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 730.62 and 319.96 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 730.62 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/730.62 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 730.62 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 233,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,768.03/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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