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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 625.66 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 625.66 and 200.64 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 625.66 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/625.66 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 625.66 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 125,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,532.42/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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