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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.81 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.81 and 241.04 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.81 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.81 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.81 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 145,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,539.34/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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