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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 938.78 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 938.78 and 215.04 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 938.78 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/938.78 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 938.78 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 201,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,875.25/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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