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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 939.40 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.44, 939.40 and 215.52 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.44 : 939.40 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.44/939.40 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.44x = 939.40 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.44x = 202,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,459.49/626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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