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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.21, 1,380.32 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.21, 1,380.32 and 270.95 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.21 : 1,380.32 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.21/1,380.32 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.21x = 1,380.32 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.21x = 373,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,989.45/920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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