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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.53 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.53 and 197.62 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.53 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.53 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.53 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 112,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,748.14/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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