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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 629.57 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 629.57 and 200.27 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 629.57 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/629.57 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 629.57 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 126,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,086.06/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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