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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 576.90 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 576.90 and 252.18 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 576.90 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/576.90 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 576.90 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 145,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,482.64/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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