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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.41 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.41 and 197.69 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.41 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.41 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.41 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 112,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,763.36/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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