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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.11 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.11 and 198.09 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.11 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.11 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.11 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 113,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,131.18/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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