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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 541.32 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 541.32 and 198.52 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 541.32 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/541.32 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 541.32 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 107,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462.85/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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