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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 771.23 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 771.23 and 271.46 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 771.23 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/771.23 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 771.23 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 209,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,354.24/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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