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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,380.14 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,380.14 and 271.01 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,380.14 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,380.14 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,380.14 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 374,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,031.74/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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