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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 235.35 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.88 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.88 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.88 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 137,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,414.98/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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