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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 599.63 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 599.63 and 217.04 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 599.63 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/599.63 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 599.63 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 130,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,139.61/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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