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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.86 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.86 and 241.11 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.86 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.86 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.86 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 145,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,595.48/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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