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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.27, 1,379 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.27, 1,379 and 270.06 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.27 : 1,379 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.27/1,379 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.27x = 1,379 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.27x = 372,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,412.74/919.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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