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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.44 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.44 and 200.62 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.44 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.44 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.44 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 125,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,475.77/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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