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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.35 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.35 and 235.73 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.35 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.35 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.35 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 212,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,470.73/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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