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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 537.96 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 537.96 and 265.60 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 537.96 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/537.96 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 537.96 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 142,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,882.18/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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