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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 537.94 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 537.94 and 265.88 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 537.94 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/537.94 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 537.94 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 143,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,029.16/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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