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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 737.16 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 737.16 and 298.13 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 737.16 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/737.16 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 737.16 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 219,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,767.49/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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