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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 570.54 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 570.54 and 197.83 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 570.54 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/570.54 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 570.54 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 112,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,869.93/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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