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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 900.43 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 900.43 and 234.88 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 900.43 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/900.43 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 900.43 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 211,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,493.00/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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