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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 624.24 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 624.24 and 199.89 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 624.24 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/624.24 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 624.24 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 124,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,779.33/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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