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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 771.45 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 771.45 and 271.09 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 771.45 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/771.45 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 771.45 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 209,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,132.38/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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