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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 584.65 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 584.65 and 235.98 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 584.65 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/584.65 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 584.65 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 137,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,966.00/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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