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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.29, 1,379.13 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.29, 1,379.13 and 269.97 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.29 : 1,379.13 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.29/1,379.13 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.29x = 1,379.13 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.29x = 372,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,323.73/919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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