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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 577.02 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 577.02 and 252.51 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 577.02 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/577.02 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 577.02 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 145,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,703.32/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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