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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 537.03 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 537.03 and 264.80 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 537.03 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/537.03 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 537.03 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 142,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,205.54/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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