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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.59 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.59 and 235.28 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.59 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.59 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.59 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 211,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,891.89/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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