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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.22, 1,380.45 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.22, 1,380.45 and 270.96 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.22 : 1,380.45 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.22/1,380.45 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.22x = 1,380.45 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.22x = 374,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,046.73/920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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