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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.53, 938.75 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.53, 938.75 and 215.44 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.53 : 938.75 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.53/938.75 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.53x = 938.75 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.53x = 202,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,244.30/626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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