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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 730.80 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 730.80 and 320.04 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 730.80 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/730.80 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 730.80 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 233,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,885.23/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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