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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.07, 939.58 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.07, 939.58 and 215.98 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.07 : 939.58 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.07/939.58 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.07x = 939.58 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.07x = 202,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,930.49/627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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