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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.56, 939.59 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.56, 939.59 and 215.62 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.56 : 939.59 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.56/939.59 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.56x = 939.59 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.56x = 202,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,589.70/626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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