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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 571.10 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 571.10 and 198.28 is: 297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 571.10 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/571.10 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 571.10 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 113,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,237.71/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.46

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