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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.38 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.38 and 235.04 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.38 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.38 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.38 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 137,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,117.64/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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