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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 737.04 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 737.04 and 298.06 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 737.04 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/737.04 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 737.04 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 219,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,682.14/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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