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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 505.23 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 505.23 and 261.29 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 505.23 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/505.23 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 505.23 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 132,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,011.55/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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