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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 939.43 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 939.43 and 215.65 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 939.43 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/939.43 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 939.43 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 202,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,588.08/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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