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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 603.81 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 603.81 and 260.51 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 603.81 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/603.81 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 603.81 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 157,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,295.52/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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