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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 901.03 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 901.03 and 235.24 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 901.03 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/901.03 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 901.03 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 211,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,956.63/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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