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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 939.93 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 939.93 and 215.78 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 939.93 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/939.93 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 939.93 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 202,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,818.10/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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