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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 537.71 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 537.71 and 265.55 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 537.71 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/537.71 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 537.71 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 142,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,784.87/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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