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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.91 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.91 and 241.13 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.91 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.91 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.91 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 145,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,619.61/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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