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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 577.23 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 577.23 and 252.39 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 577.23 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/577.23 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 577.23 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 145,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,687.08/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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