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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.91, 1,380 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.91, 1,380 and 270.56 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.91 : 1,380 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.91/1,380 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.91x = 1,380 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.91x = 373,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,372.80/919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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