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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 604.41 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 604.41 and 241.50 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 604.41 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/604.41 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 604.41 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 145,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,965.02/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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