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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 603.63 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 603.63 and 240.93 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 603.63 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/603.63 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 603.63 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 145,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,432.58/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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