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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 625.74 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 625.74 and 200.52 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 625.74 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/625.74 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 625.74 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 125,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,473.38/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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