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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 544.56 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 544.56 and 198.60 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 544.56 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/544.56 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 544.56 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 108,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,149.62/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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