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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 681 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 681 and 297.12 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 681 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/681 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 681 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 202,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,338.72/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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