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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 600.32 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 600.32 and 217.51 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 600.32 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/600.32 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 600.32 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 130,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,575.60/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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