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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.47, 537.55 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.47, 537.55 and 265.43 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.47 : 537.55 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.47/537.55 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.47x = 537.55 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.47x = 142,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,679.54/389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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