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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 939.73 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 939.73 and 215.64 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 939.73 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/939.73 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 939.73 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 202,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,640.90/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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