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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 577.65 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 577.65 and 252.77 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 577.65 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/577.65 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 577.65 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 146,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,011.15/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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