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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 900.68 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 900.68 and 235.82 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 900.68 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/900.68 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 900.68 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 212,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,392.68/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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