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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.75 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.75 and 241.01 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.75 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.75 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.75 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 145,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,506.77/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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