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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.84 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.84 and 198.59 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.84 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.84 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.84 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 99,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856.73/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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