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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.28, 597 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.28, 597 and 205.04 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.28 : 597 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.28/597 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.28x = 597 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.28x = 122,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,408.88/397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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