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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 553.56 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 553.56 and 217.13 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 553.56 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/553.56 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 553.56 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 120,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.63/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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