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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 900.33 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 900.33 and 235.12 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 900.33 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/900.33 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 900.33 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 211,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,685.59/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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