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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.25 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.25 and 241.37 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.25 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.25 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.25 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 145,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,848.13/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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