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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.41, 570.78 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.41, 570.78 and 197.94 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.41 : 570.78 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.41/570.78 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.41x = 570.78 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.41x = 112,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980.19/380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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