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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.05 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.05 and 320.04 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.05 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.05 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.05 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 233,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,965.24/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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