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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 541.60 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 541.60 and 198.64 is: 298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 541.60 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/541.60 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 541.60 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 107,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,582.32/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.04

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