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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 941.06 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 941.06 and 216.44 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 941.06 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/941.06 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 941.06 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 203,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,683.03/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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