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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 681.54 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 681.54 and 337.18 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 681.54 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/681.54 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 681.54 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 229,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,801.66/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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