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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.53, 939.89 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.53, 939.89 and 215.68 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.53 : 939.89 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.53/939.89 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.53x = 939.89 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.53x = 202,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,709.70/626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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