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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.36, 1,380.07 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.36, 1,380.07 and 271.01 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.36 : 1,380.07 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.36/1,380.07 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.36x = 1,380.07 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.36x = 374,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,016.56/920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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