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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558.74 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558.74 and 199.23 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558.74 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558.74 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558.74 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 111,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,318.27/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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