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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.32 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.32 and 260.13 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.32 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.32 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.32 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 156,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,940.33/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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