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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.71, 900.07 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.71, 900.07 and 234.75 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.71 : 900.07 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.71/900.07 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.71x = 900.07 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.71x = 211,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,294.27/599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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