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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 681.11 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 681.11 and 297.03 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 681.11 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/681.11 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 681.11 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 202,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,310.10/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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