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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 942.52 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 942.52 and 217.26 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 942.52 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/942.52 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 942.52 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 204,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,768.65/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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