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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 939.41 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 939.41 and 215.49 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 939.41 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/939.41 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 939.41 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 202,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432.38/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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