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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 570.14 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 570.14 and 197.44 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 570.14 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/570.14 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 570.14 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 112,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,566.77/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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