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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 731.01 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 731.01 and 320.10 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 731.01 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/731.01 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 731.01 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 233,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,996.30/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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