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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.86 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.86 and 260.58 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.86 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.86 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.86 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 157,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,353.84/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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