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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 771.16 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 771.16 and 270.62 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 771.16 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/771.16 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 771.16 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 208,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,691.32/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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