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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 505 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 505 and 261.13 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 505 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/505 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 505 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 131,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,870.65/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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