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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.11, 536.88 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.11, 536.88 and 265.18 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.11 : 536.88 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.11/536.88 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.11x = 536.88 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.11x = 142,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,369.84/389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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