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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.67 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.67 and 196.58 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.67 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.67 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.67 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 111,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,789.15/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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