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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 900.34 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 900.34 and 235.33 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 900.34 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/900.34 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 900.34 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 211,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,874.17/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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