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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 901.40 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 901.40 and 235.62 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 901.40 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/901.40 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 901.40 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 212,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,386.69/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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