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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 539.92 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 539.92 and 197.58 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 539.92 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/539.92 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 539.92 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 106,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,678.25/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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