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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 737.76 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 737.76 and 298.62 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 737.76 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/737.76 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 737.76 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 220,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,306.00/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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