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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 738.11 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 738.11 and 298.83 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 738.11 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/738.11 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 738.11 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 220,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,570.16/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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