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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 537.83 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 537.83 and 265.41 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 537.83 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/537.83 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 537.83 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 142,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744.13/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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