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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 942.12 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 942.12 and 217.11 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 942.12 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/942.12 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 942.12 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 204,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,544.49/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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