Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 900 and 234.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599.84, 900 and 234.68 is: 352.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599.84 : 900 = 234.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599.84/900 = 234.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599.84x = 900 × 234.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599.84x = 211,212 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,212/599.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.11
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