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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 603.92 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 603.92 and 241.15 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 603.92 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/603.92 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 603.92 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 145,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,635.53/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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