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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 941.93 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 941.93 and 217.01 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 941.93 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/941.93 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 941.93 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 204,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,411.53/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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