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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,378.58 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,378.58 and 269.88 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,378.58 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,378.58 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,378.58 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 372,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,049.82/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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