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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.88 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.88 and 217.02 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.88 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.88 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.88 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 204,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,406.80/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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