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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.14 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.14 and 271.06 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.14 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.14 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.14 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 209,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,025.21/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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