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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 901.55 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 901.55 and 235.56 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 901.55 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/901.55 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 901.55 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 212,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,372.89/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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