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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 899.47 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 899.47 and 234.34 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 899.47 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/899.47 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 899.47 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 210,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,779.84/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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