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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 940.58 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 940.58 and 216.27 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 940.58 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/940.58 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 940.58 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 203,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,418.97/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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