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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 603.77 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 603.77 and 241.01 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 603.77 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/603.77 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 603.77 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 145,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,510.38/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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