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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 505.11 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 505.11 and 268.21 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 505.11 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/505.11 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 505.11 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 135,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,475.55/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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