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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.72 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.72 and 200.40 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.72 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.72 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.72 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 125,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193.89/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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