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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 941.39 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 941.39 and 216.68 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 941.39 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/941.39 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 941.39 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 203,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,980.39/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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