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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.51, 1,379.22 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.51, 1,379.22 and 270.22 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.51 : 1,379.22 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.51/1,379.22 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.51x = 1,379.22 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.51x = 372,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,692.83/919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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