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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,380.81 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,380.81 and 271.33 is: 407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,380.81 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,380.81 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,380.81 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 374,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,655.18/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.00

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