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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,379.29 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,379.29 and 270.10 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,379.29 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,379.29 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,379.29 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 372,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,546.23/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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