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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 603.52 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 603.52 and 260.40 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 603.52 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/603.52 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 603.52 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 157,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156.61/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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