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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,380.54 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,380.54 and 271.19 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,380.54 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,380.54 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,380.54 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 374,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,388.64/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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