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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 537.45 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 537.45 and 265.10 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 537.45 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/537.45 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 537.45 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 142,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,474.31/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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