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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 505.48 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 505.48 and 261.87 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 505.48 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/505.48 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 505.48 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 132,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,370.05/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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