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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.79 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.79 and 260.61 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.79 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.79 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.79 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 157,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,353.71/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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