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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 577.09 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 577.09 and 252.46 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 577.09 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/577.09 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 577.09 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 145,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,692.14/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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