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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 899.79 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 899.79 and 234.64 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 899.79 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/899.79 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 899.79 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 211,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,126.73/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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