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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 582.62 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 582.62 and 234.60 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 582.62 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/582.62 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 582.62 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 136,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,678.57/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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