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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 625.68 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 625.68 and 200.40 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 625.68 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/625.68 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 625.68 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 125,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,386.27/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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