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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.64 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.64 and 235.69 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.64 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.64 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.64 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 137,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,793.80/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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