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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.53, 939.90 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.53, 939.90 and 215.57 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.53 : 939.90 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.53/939.90 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.53x = 939.90 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.53x = 202,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,608.47/626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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