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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 557.85 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 557.85 and 198.64 is: 297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 557.85 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/557.85 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 557.85 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 110,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,811.32/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.87

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