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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 900.57 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 900.57 and 235.16 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 900.57 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/900.57 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 900.57 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 211,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,776.87/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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