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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.62, 584.64 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.62, 584.64 and 235.84 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.62 : 584.64 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.62/584.64 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.62x = 584.64 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.62x = 137,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,881.50/389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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