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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 604.34 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 604.34 and 241.43 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 604.34 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/604.34 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 604.34 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 145,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,907.92/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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