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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 506.88 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 506.88 and 261.74 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 506.88 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/506.88 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 506.88 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 132,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,669.21/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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