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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 577.05 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 577.05 and 252.25 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 577.05 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/577.05 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 577.05 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 145,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,560.86/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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