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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 736.92 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 736.92 and 297.95 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 736.92 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/736.92 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 736.92 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 219,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,564.47/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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