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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.78, 1,379.67 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.78, 1,379.67 and 270.50 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.78 : 1,379.67 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.78/1,379.67 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.78x = 1,379.67 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.78x = 373,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,200.74/919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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