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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 500.78 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 500.78 and 90.44 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 500.78 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/500.78 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 500.78 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 45,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,287.59/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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