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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 505.33 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 505.33 and 261.38 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 505.33 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/505.33 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 505.33 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 132,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,083.16/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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