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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 901.03 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 901.03 and 235.39 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 901.03 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/901.03 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 901.03 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 212,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,087.77/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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