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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 629.54 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 629.54 and 200.28 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 629.54 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/629.54 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 629.54 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 126,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,083.27/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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