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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 604.13 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 604.13 and 260.88 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 604.13 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/604.13 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 604.13 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 157,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,604.13/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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