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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.48 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.48 and 197.92 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.48 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.48 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.48 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 112,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,909.40/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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