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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 737.55 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 737.55 and 298.43 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 737.55 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/737.55 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 737.55 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 220,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,107.05/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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