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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 577.14 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 577.14 and 252.44 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 577.14 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/577.14 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 577.14 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 145,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,693.22/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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