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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 731.60 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 731.60 and 323 is: 445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 731.60 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/731.60 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 731.60 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 236,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306.80/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.96

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