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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 604.29 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 604.29 and 260.81 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 604.29 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/604.29 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 604.29 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 157,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,604.87/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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