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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 600.76 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 600.76 and 217.80 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 600.76 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/600.76 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 600.76 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 130,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,845.53/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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