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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 771 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 771 and 270.72 is: 405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 771 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/771 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 771 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 208,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,725.12/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.64

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