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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 941.60 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 941.60 and 216.89 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 941.60 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/941.60 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 941.60 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 204,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,224.89/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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