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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 737.97 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 737.97 and 298.74 is: 412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 737.97 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/737.97 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 737.97 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 220,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,462.80/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.24

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