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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 558.30 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 558.30 and 198.79 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 558.30 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/558.30 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 558.30 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 110,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,984.46/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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