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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.90, 1,380.11 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.90, 1,380.11 and 270.63 is: 406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.90 : 1,380.11 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.90/1,380.11 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.90x = 1,380.11 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.90x = 373,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,503.98/919.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.03

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