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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 899.78 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 899.78 and 235.22 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 899.78 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/899.78 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 899.78 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 211,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,646.25/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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