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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.52, 626.69 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.52, 626.69 and 201.25 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.52 : 626.69 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.52/626.69 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.52x = 626.69 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.52x = 126,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,120.61/417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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