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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 537.03 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 537.03 and 265.14 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 537.03 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/537.03 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 537.03 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 142,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,388.13/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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