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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 577.38 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 577.38 and 252.57 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 577.38 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/577.38 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 577.38 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 145,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,828.87/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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