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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 569.92 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 569.92 and 197.52 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 569.92 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/569.92 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 569.92 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 112,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,570.60/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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