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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 730.95 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 730.95 and 320.01 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 730.95 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/730.95 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 730.95 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 233,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,911.31/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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