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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 737.73 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 737.73 and 298.55 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 737.73 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/737.73 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 737.73 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 220,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,249.29/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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