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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.69, 1,379.50 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.69, 1,379.50 and 270.41 is: 405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.69 : 1,379.50 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.69/1,379.50 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.69x = 1,379.50 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.69x = 373,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,023.02/919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.60

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