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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 620.40 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 620.40 and 197.28 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 620.40 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/620.40 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 620.40 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 122,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,392.51/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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