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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 604.21 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 604.21 and 260.73 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 604.21 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/604.21 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 604.21 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 157,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,535.67/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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