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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,378.98 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,378.98 and 270.08 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,378.98 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,378.98 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,378.98 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 372,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,434.92/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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