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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 900.26 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 900.26 and 234.76 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 900.26 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/900.26 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 900.26 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 211,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345.04/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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