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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 577.02 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 577.02 and 252.40 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 577.02 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/577.02 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 577.02 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 145,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,639.85/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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