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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.83, 900.06 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.83, 900.06 and 234.62 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.83 : 900.06 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.83/900.06 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.83x = 900.06 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.83x = 211,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,172.08/599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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