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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 539.24 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 539.24 and 197.60 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 539.24 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/539.24 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 539.24 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 106,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,553.82/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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