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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 737.90 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 737.90 and 298.64 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 737.90 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/737.90 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 737.90 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 220,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,361.27/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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