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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 577.19 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 577.19 and 252.61 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 577.19 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/577.19 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 577.19 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 145,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,803.97/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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