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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 603.59 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 603.59 and 260.48 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 603.59 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/603.59 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 603.59 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 157,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,220.11/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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