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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,379.17 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,379.17 and 270.20 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,379.17 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,379.17 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,379.17 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 372,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,643.49/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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