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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.71, 771.15 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.71, 771.15 and 270.70 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.71 : 771.15 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.71/771.15 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.71x = 771.15 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.71x = 208,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,749.39/514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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