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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.39 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.39 and 271.08 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.39 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.39 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.39 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 209,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,108.40/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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