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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 621.24 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 621.24 and 197.52 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 621.24 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/621.24 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 621.24 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 122,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707.32/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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