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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.32 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.32 and 198.24 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.32 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.32 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.32 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 113,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,258.48/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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