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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.71 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.71 and 264.94 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.71 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.71 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.71 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 142,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,458.22/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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