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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.32 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.32 and 252.44 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.32 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.32 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.32 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 145,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,738.66/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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