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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 900.54 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 900.54 and 235.40 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 900.54 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/900.54 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 900.54 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 211,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,987.12/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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