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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 900 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 900 and 235.08 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 900 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/900 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 900 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 211,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,572/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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