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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.99 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.99 and 197.47 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.99 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.99 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.99 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 113,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,342.94/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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