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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 938.72 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 938.72 and 215.04 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 938.72 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/938.72 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 938.72 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 201,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,861.27/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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