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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 604.74 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 604.74 and 197.70 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 604.74 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/604.74 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 604.74 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 119,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555.57/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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