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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 941.77 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 941.77 and 216.88 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 941.77 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/941.77 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 941.77 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 204,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,251.08/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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