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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 536.94 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 536.94 and 264.75 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 536.94 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/536.94 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 536.94 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 142,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,154.87/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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