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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 901.35 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 901.35 and 235.80 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 901.35 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/901.35 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 901.35 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 212,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,538.33/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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