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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.16 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.16 and 235.67 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.16 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.16 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.16 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 212,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,370.69/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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