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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 603.31 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 603.31 and 260.20 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 603.31 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/603.31 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 603.31 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 156,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,981.26/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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