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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.30, 1,380.24 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.30, 1,380.24 and 270.88 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.30 : 1,380.24 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.30/1,380.24 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.30x = 1,380.24 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.30x = 373,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,875.96/920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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