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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 585.07 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 585.07 and 235.71 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 585.07 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/585.07 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 585.07 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 137,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902.75/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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