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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 583.77 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 583.77 and 235.32 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 583.77 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/583.77 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 583.77 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 137,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,372.76/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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