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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.79 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.79 and 198.36 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.79 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.79 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.79 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 113,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.26/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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