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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 901.09 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 901.09 and 235.41 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 901.09 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/901.09 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 901.09 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 212,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,125.60/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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