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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 900.49 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 900.49 and 235.30 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 900.49 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/900.49 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 900.49 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 211,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,885.30/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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