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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.95 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.95 and 241.13 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.95 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.95 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.95 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 145,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,629.26/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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