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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 901.11 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 901.11 and 235.43 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 901.11 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/901.11 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 901.11 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 212,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,143.82/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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