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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.14, 536.94 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.14, 536.94 and 264.76 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.14 : 536.94 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.14/536.94 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.14x = 536.94 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.14x = 142,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,160.23/389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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