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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.97, 1,379.96 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.97, 1,379.96 and 270.66 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.97 : 1,379.96 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.97/1,379.96 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.97x = 1,379.96 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.97x = 373,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,497.81/919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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