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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 901.30 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 901.30 and 235.44 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 901.30 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/901.30 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 901.30 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 212,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202.07/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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