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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 570.43 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 570.43 and 197.89 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 570.43 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/570.43 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 570.43 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 112,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,882.39/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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