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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 941.10 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 941.10 and 216.58 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 941.10 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/941.10 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 941.10 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 203,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,820.54/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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