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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 536.85 and 264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 536.85 and 264.67 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 536.85 = 264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/536.85 = 264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 536.85 × 264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 142,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,088.09/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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