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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 503.83 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 503.83 and 104.77 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 503.83 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/503.83 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 503.83 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 52,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,786.27/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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