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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 600.92 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 600.92 and 217.97 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 600.92 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/600.92 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 600.92 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 130,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,982.53/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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