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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 603.83 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 603.83 and 241.07 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 603.83 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/603.83 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 603.83 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 145,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,567.41/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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