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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 736.99 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 736.99 and 298.02 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 736.99 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/736.99 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 736.99 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 219,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,637.76/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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