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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 506.26 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 506.26 and 262.04 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 506.26 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/506.26 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 506.26 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 132,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,660.37/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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