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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,378.38 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,378.38 and 269.69 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,378.38 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,378.38 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,378.38 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 371,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,735.30/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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