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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 939.89 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 939.89 and 215.78 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 939.89 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/939.89 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 939.89 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 202,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,803.69/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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