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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.95, 538.22 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.95, 538.22 and 265.66 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.95 : 538.22 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.95/538.22 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.95x = 538.22 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.95x = 142,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,982.84/389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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