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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 596.08 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 596.08 and 205.02 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 596.08 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/596.08 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 596.08 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 122,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,208.32/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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