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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 603.88 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 603.88 and 260.59 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 603.88 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/603.88 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 603.88 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 157,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,365.09/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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