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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 901.30 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 901.30 and 235.91 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 901.30 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/901.30 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 901.30 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 212,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,625.68/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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