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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,379.24 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,379.24 and 270.08 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,379.24 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,379.24 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,379.24 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 372,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,503.08/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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