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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 737.84 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 737.84 and 298.62 is: 412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 737.84 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/737.84 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 737.84 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 220,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,333.78/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.07

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