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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.82 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.82 and 197.28 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.82 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.82 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.82 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 115,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,373.29/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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