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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 900.17 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 900.17 and 235.16 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 900.17 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/900.17 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 900.17 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 211,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,683.98/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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