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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 939.72 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 939.72 and 215.66 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 939.72 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/939.72 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 939.72 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 202,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,655.32/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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