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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 577.42 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 577.42 and 252.65 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 577.42 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/577.42 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 577.42 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 145,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,885.97/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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