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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.14 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.14 and 200.36 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.14 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.14 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.14 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 125,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,253.05/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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