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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.00, 1,380.04 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.00, 1,380.04 and 270.79 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.00 : 1,380.04 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.00/1,380.04 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.00x = 1,380.04 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.00x = 373,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,696.90/920.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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