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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 604.41 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 604.41 and 260.85 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 604.41 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/604.41 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 604.41 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 157,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,661.64/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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