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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 537.62 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 537.62 and 265.63 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 537.62 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/537.62 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 537.62 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 142,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,807.83/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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