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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.02 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.02 and 235.55 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.02 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.02 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.02 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 212,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,235.26/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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