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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 602.96 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 602.96 and 259.90 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 602.96 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/602.96 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 602.96 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 156,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,709.30/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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