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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 583.69 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 583.69 and 235.28 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 583.69 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/583.69 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 583.69 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 137,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,326.49/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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