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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 681.19 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 681.19 and 297.26 is: 410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 681.19 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/681.19 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 681.19 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 202,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,490.54/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.20

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