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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 603.15 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 603.15 and 240.58 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 603.15 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/603.15 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 603.15 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 145,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,105.83/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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