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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 939.96 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 939.96 and 215.75 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 939.96 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/939.96 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 939.96 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 202,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,796.37/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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