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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 737.69 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 737.69 and 298.52 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 737.69 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/737.69 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 737.69 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 220,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,210.04/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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