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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 900.56 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 900.56 and 234.99 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 900.56 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/900.56 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 900.56 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 211,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,623.18/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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