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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 737.32 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 737.32 and 298.22 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 737.32 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/737.32 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 737.32 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 219,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,879.22/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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