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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.20 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.20 and 197.76 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.20 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.20 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.20 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 112,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,960.51/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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