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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 577.02 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 577.02 and 252.26 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 577.02 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/577.02 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 577.02 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 145,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,559.07/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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