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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.92 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.92 and 252.28 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.92 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.92 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.92 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 145,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,545.38/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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