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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 737.01 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 737.01 and 298.05 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 737.01 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/737.01 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 737.01 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 219,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,665.83/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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