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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 504.96 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 504.96 and 261.08 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 504.96 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/504.96 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 504.96 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 131,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,834.96/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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