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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.79 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.79 and 198.43 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.79 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.79 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.79 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 113,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,462.57/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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