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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 900.37 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 900.37 and 235.30 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 900.37 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/900.37 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 900.37 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 211,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,857.06/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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