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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 737.50 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 737.50 and 298.38 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 737.50 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/737.50 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 737.50 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 220,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,055.25/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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