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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,379.70 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,379.70 and 270.76 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,379.70 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,379.70 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,379.70 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 373,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,567.57/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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