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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 942.36 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 942.36 and 217.27 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 942.36 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/942.36 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 942.36 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 204,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,744.20/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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