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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 941.48 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 941.48 and 216.72 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 941.48 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/941.48 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 941.48 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 204,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,037.00/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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