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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 939.74 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 939.74 and 215.66 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 939.74 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/939.74 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 939.74 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 202,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,665.60/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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