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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.71, 770.97 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.71, 770.97 and 270.38 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.71 : 770.97 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.71/770.97 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.71x = 770.97 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.71x = 208,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,454.87/513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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