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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 583.26 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 583.26 and 235.36 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 583.26 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/583.26 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 583.26 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 137,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,276.07/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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