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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 731.36 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 731.36 and 320.11 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 731.36 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/731.36 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 731.36 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 234,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,115.65/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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