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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 557.65 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 557.65 and 198.49 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 557.65 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/557.65 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 557.65 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 110,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,687.95/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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