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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 603.43 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 603.43 and 260.28 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 603.43 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/603.43 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 603.43 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 157,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,056.44/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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