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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 583.62 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 583.62 and 235.06 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 583.62 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/583.62 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 583.62 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 137,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,185.72/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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