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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 537.15 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 537.15 and 263.37 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 537.15 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/537.15 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 537.15 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 141,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,469.20/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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