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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 730.94 and 319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 730.94 and 319.93 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 730.94 = 319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/730.94 = 319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 730.94 × 319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 233,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,844.38/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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