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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 604.02 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 604.02 and 241.23 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 604.02 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/604.02 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 604.02 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 145,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,707.74/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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