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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 940 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 940 and 215.88 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 940 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/940 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 940 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 202,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,927.20/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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