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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,379.82 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,379.82 and 270.65 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,379.82 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,379.82 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,379.82 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 373,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,448.28/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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