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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.58 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.58 and 235.94 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.58 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.58 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.58 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 212,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,719.86/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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