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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 939.78 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 939.78 and 215.73 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 939.78 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/939.78 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 939.78 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 202,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,738.74/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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