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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 900.50 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 900.50 and 235.44 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 900.50 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/900.50 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 900.50 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 212,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,013.72/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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