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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,379.34 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,379.34 and 270.30 is: 405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,379.34 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,379.34 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,379.34 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 372,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,835.60/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.46

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