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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 900.27 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 900.27 and 234.87 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 900.27 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/900.27 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 900.27 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 211,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,446.41/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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