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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.75, 604.08 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.75, 604.08 and 241.25 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.75 : 604.08 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.75/604.08 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.75x = 604.08 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.75x = 145,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,735.81/437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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