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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 603.63 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 603.63 and 240.94 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 603.63 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/603.63 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 603.63 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 145,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438.61/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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