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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 900.39 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 900.39 and 235.14 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 900.39 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/900.39 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 900.39 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 211,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,717.70/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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