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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.65, 571.17 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.65, 571.17 and 198.19 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.65 : 571.17 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.65/571.17 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.65x = 571.17 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.65x = 113,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,200.18/380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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