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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 557.83 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 557.83 and 198.58 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 557.83 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/557.83 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 557.83 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 110,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,773.88/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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