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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,380.38 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,380.38 and 270.90 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,380.38 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,380.38 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,380.38 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 373,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,943.59/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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