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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 603.87 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 603.87 and 241.14 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 603.87 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/603.87 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 603.87 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 145,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,617.21/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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