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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 500.61 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 500.61 and 90.29 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 500.61 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/500.61 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 500.61 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 45,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.57/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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