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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 577.21 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 577.21 and 252.55 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 577.21 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/577.21 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 577.21 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 145,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,772.31/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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