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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 737.95 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 737.95 and 298.69 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 737.95 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/737.95 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 737.95 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 220,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,415.69/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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