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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 603.48 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 603.48 and 260.24 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 603.48 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/603.48 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 603.48 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 157,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,049.64/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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