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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 558.08 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 558.08 and 198.60 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 558.08 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/558.08 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 558.08 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 110,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,833.70/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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