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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 603.68 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 603.68 and 260.43 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 603.68 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/603.68 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 603.68 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 157,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,215.08/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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