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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 604.02 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 604.02 and 260.74 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 604.02 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/604.02 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 604.02 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 157,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,492.17/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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