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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 603.42 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 603.42 and 260.26 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 603.42 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/603.42 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 603.42 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 157,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,041.77/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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