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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 900.87 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 900.87 and 235.93 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 900.87 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/900.87 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 900.87 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 212,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,542.26/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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