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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 577.64 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 577.64 and 252.72 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 577.64 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/577.64 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 577.64 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 145,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,981.81/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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