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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 736.97 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 736.97 and 297.99 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 736.97 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/736.97 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 736.97 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 219,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,609.69/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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