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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,379.71 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,379.71 and 270.53 is: 405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,379.71 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,379.71 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,379.71 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 373,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,252.95/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.73

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