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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 603 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 603 and 297.41 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 603 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/603 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 603 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 179,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,335.22/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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