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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 680.88 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 680.88 and 297 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 680.88 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/680.88 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 680.88 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 202,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,221.36/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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