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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 939.83 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 939.83 and 215.88 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 939.83 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/939.83 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 939.83 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 202,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,889.42/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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