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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 939.84 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 939.84 and 215.57 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 939.84 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/939.84 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 939.84 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 202,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,601.31/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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