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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 500.61 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 500.61 and 90.26 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 500.61 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/500.61 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 500.61 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 45,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186.71/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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