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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 500.87 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 500.87 and 90.49 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 500.87 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/500.87 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 500.87 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 45,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,323.73/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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