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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 584.28 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 584.28 and 235.56 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 584.28 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/584.28 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 584.28 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 137,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,633.00/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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