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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 505.38 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 505.38 and 261.70 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 505.38 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/505.38 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 505.38 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 132,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,257.95/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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