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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.74, 541.31 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.74, 541.31 and 198.33 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.74 : 541.31 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.74/541.31 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.74x = 541.31 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.74x = 107,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,357.02/360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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