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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 939.77 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 939.77 and 215.74 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 939.77 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/939.77 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 939.77 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 202,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,745.98/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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