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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 557.91 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 557.91 and 198.48 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 557.91 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/557.91 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 557.91 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 110,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,733.98/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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