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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 654.84 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 654.84 and 241.74 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 654.84 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/654.84 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 654.84 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 158,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,301.02/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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