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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 900.53 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 900.53 and 235.06 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 900.53 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/900.53 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 900.53 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 211,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,675.10/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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