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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,379.58 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,379.58 and 270.28 is: 405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,379.58 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,379.58 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,379.58 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 372,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,872.88/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.46

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