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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.29, 771.69 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.29, 771.69 and 270.99 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.29 : 771.69 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.29/771.69 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.29x = 771.69 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.29x = 209,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.27/514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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