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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 604.35 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 604.35 and 241.45 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 604.35 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/604.35 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 604.35 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 145,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,918.80/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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