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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 541.25 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 541.25 and 198.38 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 541.25 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/541.25 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 541.25 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 107,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,373.18/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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