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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.89, 604.28 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.89, 604.28 and 241.39 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.89 : 604.28 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.89/604.28 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.89x = 604.28 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.89x = 145,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,865.94/437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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