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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 604.10 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 604.10 and 241.25 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 604.10 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/604.10 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 604.10 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 145,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,734.90/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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