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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 939.26 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 939.26 and 215.77 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 939.26 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/939.26 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 939.26 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 202,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,664.13/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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