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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.59 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.59 and 197.84 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.59 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.59 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.59 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 112,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,887.82/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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