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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.24 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.24 and 298.17 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.24 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.24 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.24 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 219,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,824.12/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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