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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 738.24 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 738.24 and 298.92 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 738.24 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/738.24 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 738.24 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 220,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,674.70/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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