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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 600.68 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 600.68 and 217.82 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 600.68 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/600.68 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 600.68 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 130,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,840.12/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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