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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 900.35 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 900.35 and 235.32 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 900.35 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/900.35 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 900.35 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 211,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,866.69/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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