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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.27, 1,380.47 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.27, 1,380.47 and 271.03 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.27 : 1,380.47 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.27/1,380.47 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.27x = 1,380.47 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.27x = 374,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,143.98/920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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