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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.17, 1,378.78 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.17, 1,378.78 and 269.93 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.17 : 1,378.78 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.17/1,378.78 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.17x = 1,378.78 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.17x = 372,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,166.52/919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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