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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 505.31 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 505.31 and 261.56 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 505.31 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/505.31 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 505.31 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 132,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168.84/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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