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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 537.31 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 537.31 and 264.88 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 537.31 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/537.31 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 537.31 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 142,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,322.67/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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