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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 576.84 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 576.84 and 252.21 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 576.84 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/576.84 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 576.84 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 145,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,484.82/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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