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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.42, 1,379.34 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.42, 1,379.34 and 270.16 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.42 : 1,379.34 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.42/1,379.34 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.42x = 1,379.34 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.42x = 372,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,642.49/919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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