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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.71, 625.53 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.71, 625.53 and 200.75 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.71 : 625.53 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.71/625.53 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.71x = 625.53 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.71x = 125,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,575.15/417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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