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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 770.56 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 770.56 and 267.06 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 770.56 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/770.56 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 770.56 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 205,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,785.75/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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