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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 900.42 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 900.42 and 235.32 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 900.42 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/900.42 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 900.42 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 211,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,886.83/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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