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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 900.24 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 900.24 and 235.23 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 900.24 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/900.24 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 900.24 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 211,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,763.46/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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