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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.91, 901.49 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.91, 901.49 and 235.71 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.91 : 901.49 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.91/901.49 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.91x = 901.49 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.91x = 212,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,490.21/600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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