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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.13, 584.16 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.13, 584.16 and 235.85 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.13 : 584.16 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.13/584.16 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.13x = 584.16 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.13x = 137,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,774.14/390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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