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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 901.19 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 901.19 and 235.31 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 901.19 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/901.19 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 901.19 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 212,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,059.02/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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