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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 604.01 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 604.01 and 241.20 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 604.01 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/604.01 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 604.01 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 145,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,687.21/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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