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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 570.61 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 570.61 and 197.49 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 570.61 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/570.61 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 570.61 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 112,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,689.77/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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