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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,379.04 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,379.04 and 270.05 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,379.04 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,379.04 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,379.04 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 372,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,409.75/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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