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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 600.71 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 600.71 and 217.94 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 600.71 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/600.71 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 600.71 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 130,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,914.64/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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