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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 625.99 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 625.99 and 200.24 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 625.99 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/625.99 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 625.99 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 125,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,348.24/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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