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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 500.60 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 500.60 and 90.28 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 500.60 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/500.60 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 500.60 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 45,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194.17/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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