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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 625.37 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 625.37 and 200.43 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 625.37 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/625.37 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 625.37 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 125,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,341.91/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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