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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 900.81 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 900.81 and 235.64 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 900.81 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/900.81 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 900.81 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 212,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,266.87/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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