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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 504.40 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 504.40 and 92.79 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 504.40 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/504.40 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 504.40 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 46,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803.28/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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