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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 584.70 and 233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 584.70 and 233.41 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 584.70 = 233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/584.70 = 233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 584.70 × 233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 136,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,474.83/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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