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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.09 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.09 and 215.77 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.09 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.09 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.09 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 202,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,842.50/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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