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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 570.17 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 570.17 and 197.57 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 570.17 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/570.17 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 570.17 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 112,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,650.41/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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