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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.53, 603.69 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.53, 603.69 and 260.53 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.53 : 603.69 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.53/603.69 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.53x = 603.69 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.53x = 157,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,279.36/437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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