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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,379.03 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,379.03 and 270.28 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,379.03 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,379.03 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,379.03 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 372,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,724.23/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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