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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 541.79 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 541.79 and 198.71 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 541.79 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/541.79 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 541.79 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 107,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,658.10/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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