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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 576.50 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 576.50 and 252.27 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 576.50 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/576.50 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 576.50 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 145,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,432.39/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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