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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 569.97 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 569.97 and 197.35 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 569.97 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/569.97 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 569.97 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 112,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482.15/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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