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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.60 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.60 and 92.28 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.60 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.60 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.60 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 46,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.21/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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