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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 584.67 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 584.67 and 235.50 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 584.67 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/584.67 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 584.67 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 137,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,689.79/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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