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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 568.80 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 568.80 and 197.27 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 568.80 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/568.80 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 568.80 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 112,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,203.35/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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