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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.65, 603.78 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.65, 603.78 and 260.59 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.65 : 603.78 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.65/603.78 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.65x = 603.78 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.65x = 157,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,339.03/437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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