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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,379.25 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,379.25 and 270.24 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,379.25 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,379.25 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,379.25 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 372,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,728.52/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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