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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 603.59 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 603.59 and 260.36 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 603.59 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/603.59 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 603.59 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 157,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,146.37/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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