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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.01, 625.21 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.01, 625.21 and 200.74 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.01 : 625.21 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.01/625.21 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.01x = 625.21 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.01x = 125,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,504.66/417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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