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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 900.54 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 900.54 and 235.14 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 900.54 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/900.54 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 900.54 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 211,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,752.98/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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