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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 603.99 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 603.99 and 260.60 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 603.99 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/603.99 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 603.99 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 157,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,396.77/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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