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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 737.65 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 737.65 and 298.50 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 737.65 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/737.65 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 737.65 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 220,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,188.53/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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