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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 529.41 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 529.41 and 198.83 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 529.41 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/529.41 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 529.41 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 105,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,262.61/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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