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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.24 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.24 and 261.30 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.24 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.24 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.24 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 132,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,019.21/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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