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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.07 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.07 and 210.28 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.07 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.07 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.07 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 197,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,677.92/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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