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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,379.73 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,379.73 and 270.60 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,379.73 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,379.73 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,379.73 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 373,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,354.94/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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