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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.53, 771.44 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.53, 771.44 and 271.22 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.53 : 771.44 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.53/771.44 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.53x = 771.44 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.53x = 209,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,224.74/514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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