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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.86 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.86 and 91.77 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.86 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.86 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.86 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 46,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.92/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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