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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 738.16 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 738.16 and 298.94 is: 412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 738.16 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/738.16 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 738.16 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 220,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,661.11/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.43

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