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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 503.81 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 503.81 and 92.41 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 503.81 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/503.81 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 503.81 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 46,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,557.08/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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