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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.57, 569.66 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.57, 569.66 and 197.01 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.57 : 569.66 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.57/569.66 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.57x = 569.66 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.57x = 112,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,230.98/379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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