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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 537.80 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 537.80 and 265.82 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 537.80 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/537.80 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 537.80 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 142,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,953.98/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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