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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.34 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.34 and 234.92 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.34 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.34 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.34 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 137,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,038.52/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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