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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 577.26 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 577.26 and 252.45 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 577.26 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/577.26 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 577.26 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 145,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.29/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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