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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 655.76 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 655.76 and 241.99 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 655.76 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/655.76 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 655.76 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 158,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,687.36/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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