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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 537.44 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 537.44 and 265.05 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 537.44 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/537.44 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 537.44 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 142,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,447.15/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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