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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.95, 584.83 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.95, 584.83 and 235.93 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.95 : 584.83 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.95/584.83 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.95x = 584.83 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.95x = 137,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,978.94/389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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