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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.07, 940.50 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.07, 940.50 and 216.11 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.07 : 940.50 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.07/940.50 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.07x = 940.50 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.07x = 203,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,251.46/627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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