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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 544.05 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 544.05 and 198.68 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 544.05 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/544.05 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 544.05 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 108,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,089.13/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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