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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 577.35 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 577.35 and 252.66 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 577.35 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/577.35 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 577.35 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 145,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,873.25/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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