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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 576.80 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 576.80 and 252.28 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 576.80 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/576.80 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 576.80 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 145,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,515.10/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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