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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 604.01 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 604.01 and 241.18 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 604.01 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/604.01 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 604.01 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 145,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,675.13/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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