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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.37, 737.41 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.37, 737.41 and 298.30 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.37 : 737.41 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.37/737.41 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.37x = 737.41 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.37x = 219,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,969.40/534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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