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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 537.30 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 537.30 and 265.32 is: 365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 537.30 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/537.30 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 537.30 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 142,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,556.44/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.98

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