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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 576.91 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 576.91 and 252.24 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 576.91 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/576.91 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 576.91 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 145,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,519.78/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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