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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 601.27 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 601.27 and 215.68 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 601.27 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/601.27 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 601.27 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 129,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,682.21/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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