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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 582.59 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 582.59 and 234.83 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 582.59 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/582.59 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 582.59 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 136,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,811.65/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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