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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 940.91 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 940.91 and 216.41 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 940.91 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/940.91 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 940.91 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 203,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,616.55/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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