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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 577.17 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 577.17 and 252.54 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 577.17 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/577.17 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 577.17 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 145,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,758.51/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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