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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.36 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.36 and 198.98 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.36 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.36 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.36 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 100,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,155.06/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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