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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 941.59 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 941.59 and 216.77 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 941.59 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/941.59 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 941.59 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 204,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,108.46/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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