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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.26, 603.40 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.26, 603.40 and 260.18 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.26 : 603.40 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.26/603.40 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.26x = 603.40 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.26x = 156,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,991.62/437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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