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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 570.15 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 570.15 and 197.52 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 570.15 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/570.15 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 570.15 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 112,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,616.03/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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