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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 583.88 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 583.88 and 235.23 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 583.88 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/583.88 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 583.88 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 137,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,346.09/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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