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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 537.60 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 537.60 and 265.76 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 537.60 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/537.60 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 537.60 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 142,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,872.58/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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