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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 498.23 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 498.23 and 261.66 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 498.23 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/498.23 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 498.23 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 130,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,366.86/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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