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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 503.44 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 503.44 and 261.92 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 503.44 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/503.44 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 503.44 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 131,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,861.00/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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