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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 603.84 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 603.84 and 241.06 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 603.84 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/603.84 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 603.84 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 145,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,561.67/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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