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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 583.88 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 583.88 and 235.68 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 583.88 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/583.88 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 583.88 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 137,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,608.84/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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