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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.11, 771.38 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.11, 771.38 and 270.51 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.11 : 771.38 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.11/771.38 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.11x = 771.38 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.11x = 208,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,664.65/514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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