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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 603.98 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 603.98 and 241.17 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 603.98 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/603.98 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 603.98 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 145,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,660.65/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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