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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 569.70 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 569.70 and 197.24 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 569.70 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/569.70 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 569.70 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 112,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,364.78/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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