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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,380.11 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,380.11 and 270.62 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,380.11 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,380.11 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,380.11 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 373,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,477.11/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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