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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 600.56 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 600.56 and 217.44 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 600.56 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/600.56 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 600.56 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 130,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,585.77/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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