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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 603.74 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 603.74 and 241.03 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 603.74 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/603.74 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 603.74 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 145,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,515.23/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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