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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 600.35 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 600.35 and 217.89 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 600.35 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/600.35 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 600.35 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 130,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,809.17/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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