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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 503.89 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 503.89 and 92.49 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 503.89 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/503.89 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 503.89 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 46,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.79/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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