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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 731.16 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 731.16 and 320.01 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 731.16 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/731.16 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 731.16 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 233,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,978.51/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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