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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 603.68 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 603.68 and 240.94 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 603.68 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/603.68 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 603.68 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 145,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,449.45/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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