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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 770.42 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 770.42 and 270.88 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 770.42 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/770.42 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 770.42 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 208,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,691.37/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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