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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 570.66 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 570.66 and 197.74 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 570.66 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/570.66 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 570.66 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 112,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,842.31/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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