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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.08 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.08 and 319.97 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.08 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.08 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.08 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 233,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,923.67/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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