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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.34 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.34 and 260.23 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.34 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.34 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.34 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 157,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,007.17/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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