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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 680.87 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 680.87 and 296.87 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 680.87 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/680.87 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 680.87 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 202,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127.21/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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