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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 603.18 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 603.18 and 259.92 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 603.18 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/603.18 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 603.18 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 156,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774.23/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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