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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 585.32 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 585.32 and 235.93 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 585.32 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/585.32 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 585.32 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 138,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,094.55/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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