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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 577.08 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 577.08 and 252.38 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 577.08 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/577.08 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 577.08 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 145,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,644.89/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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