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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,379.26 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,379.26 and 270.06 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,379.26 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,379.26 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,379.26 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 372,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,482.96/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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