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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 900.87 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 900.87 and 235.17 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 900.87 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/900.87 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 900.87 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 211,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,857.60/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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