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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 505.96 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 505.96 and 262.28 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 505.96 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/505.96 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 505.96 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 132,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,703.80/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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