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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 625.31 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 625.31 and 200.26 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 625.31 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/625.31 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 625.31 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 125,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,224.58/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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