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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.79 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.79 and 91.76 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.79 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.79 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.79 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 46,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133.04/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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