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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 571.32 and 198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 571.32 and 198.29 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 571.32 = 198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/571.32 = 198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 571.32 × 198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 113,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,288.47/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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