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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.65, 771.36 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.65, 771.36 and 271.05 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.65 : 771.36 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.65/771.36 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.65x = 771.36 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.65x = 209,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077.13/514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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