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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 900.87 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 900.87 and 235.38 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 900.87 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/900.87 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 900.87 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 212,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,046.78/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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