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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 600.58 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 600.58 and 217.46 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 600.58 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/600.58 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 600.58 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 130,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,602.13/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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