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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 569.61 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 569.61 and 197.28 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 569.61 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/569.61 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 569.61 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 112,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,372.66/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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