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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 941.04 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 941.04 and 216.51 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 941.04 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/941.04 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 941.04 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 203,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,744.57/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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