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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 537.77 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 537.77 and 265.59 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 537.77 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/537.77 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 537.77 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 142,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827.00/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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