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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.46 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.46 and 197.08 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.46 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.46 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.46 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 112,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,229.18/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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