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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 939.44 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 939.44 and 215.76 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 939.44 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/939.44 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 939.44 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 202,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,693.57/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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