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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 731.35 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 731.35 and 320.14 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 731.35 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/731.35 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 731.35 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 234,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,134.39/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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