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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.82 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.82 and 198.58 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.82 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.82 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.82 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 113,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,552.02/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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