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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.99, 604.39 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.99, 604.39 and 241.47 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.99 : 604.39 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.99/604.39 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.99x = 604.39 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.99x = 145,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,942.05/437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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