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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 941.13 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 941.13 and 216.35 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 941.13 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/941.13 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 941.13 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 203,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,612.39/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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