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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 577.12 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 577.12 and 252.39 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 577.12 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/577.12 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 577.12 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 145,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,659.32/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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