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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 570.05 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 570.05 and 197.28 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 570.05 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/570.05 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 570.05 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 112,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,458.48/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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