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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 603.89 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 603.89 and 238.43 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 603.89 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/603.89 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 603.89 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 143,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,985.81/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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