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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 537.73 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 537.73 and 265.24 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 537.73 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/537.73 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 537.73 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 142,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,627.51/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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