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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 503.79 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 503.79 and 92.41 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 503.79 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/503.79 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 503.79 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 46,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555.23/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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