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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 900.45 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 900.45 and 235.01 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 900.45 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/900.45 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 900.45 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 211,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,610.25/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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