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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 901.25 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 901.25 and 235.72 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 901.25 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/901.25 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 901.25 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 212,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,441.47/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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