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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 769.95 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 769.95 and 270.13 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 769.95 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/769.95 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 769.95 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 207,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,985.24/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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