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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 941.93 and 217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 941.93 and 217.15 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 941.93 = 217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/941.93 = 217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 941.93 × 217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 204,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,537.47/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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