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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 504.36 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 504.36 and 261 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 504.36 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/504.36 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 504.36 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 131,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,637.96/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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