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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 577.07 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 577.07 and 252.25 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 577.07 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/577.07 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 577.07 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 145,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,565.91/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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