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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.09 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.09 and 241.27 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.09 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.09 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.09 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 145,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,748.79/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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