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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 570.33 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 570.33 and 197.79 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 570.33 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/570.33 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 570.33 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 112,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,805.57/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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