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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,380.09 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,380.09 and 270.87 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,380.09 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,380.09 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,380.09 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 373,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,824.98/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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