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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.73 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.73 and 197.63 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.73 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.73 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.73 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 119,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,512.79/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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