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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 737.88 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 737.88 and 298.64 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 737.88 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/737.88 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 737.88 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 220,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,362.33/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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