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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,380.52 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,380.52 and 399.97 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,380.52 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,380.52 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,380.52 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 552,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,165.58/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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