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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 604.40 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 604.40 and 241.49 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 604.40 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/604.40 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 604.40 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 145,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,953.53/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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