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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 625.96 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 625.96 and 201.05 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 625.96 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/625.96 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 625.96 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 125,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,845.63/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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