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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 537.42 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 537.42 and 265.26 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 537.42 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/537.42 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 537.42 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 142,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,556.03/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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