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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.27, 577.20 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.27, 577.20 and 252.47 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.27 : 577.20 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.27/577.20 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.27x = 577.20 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.27x = 145,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,725.68/418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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