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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 603.13 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 603.13 and 240.57 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 603.13 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/603.13 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 603.13 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 145,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,094.98/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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