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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 604.01 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 604.01 and 241.19 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 604.01 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/604.01 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 604.01 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 145,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,683.06/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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