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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 737.85 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 737.85 and 298.65 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 737.85 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/737.85 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 737.85 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 220,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,358.90/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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