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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.02 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.02 and 252.46 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.02 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.02 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.02 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 145,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,674.47/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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