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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 939.78 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 939.78 and 215.74 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 939.78 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/939.78 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 939.78 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 202,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,748.14/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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