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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 681.03 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 681.03 and 297.02 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 681.03 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/681.03 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 681.03 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 202,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,279.53/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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