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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 558.80 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 558.80 and 199.56 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 558.80 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/558.80 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 558.80 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 111,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,513.83/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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