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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,379.43 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,379.43 and 270.39 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,379.43 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,379.43 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,379.43 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 372,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,984.08/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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